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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.25, 1,256.98 and 448.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.25, 1,256.98 and 448.16 is: 672.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.25 : 1,256.98 = 448.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.25/1,256.98 = 448.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.25x = 1,256.98 × 448.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.25x = 563,325.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,325.76/838.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.03

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